March 2026

High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. Thanks, Mother Nature! You’ve made it so easy to cover spring sports with your recent changes in the weather! Sarcasm intended.

Mary Renner Mary Ann Renner, 86, of Rayville passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Liberty Hospital. Mary was born Jan.

Doris Hughes, 64, of Kansas City passed away March 14, 2026, at her home. Visitation will be held 10-11 a.m.

Every family game seems to come with a warning label, but Uno may have one of the most dramatic reputations of all. If you believe what people say online, the game has ended friendships, sparked arguments and nearly destroyed families thanks to one simple card: the dreaded Draw Four.

The Excelsior Springs School District will pay $630,141 for an insurance assessment after the employee health insurance consortium — which currently covers district staff — voted to close its health plan at the end of the 2025–26 plan year.

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From early morning games to after- school activities, Rockin’ Tiger Club Program Coordinator Rosie Goetz spends her days creating a space where students can stay active, engaged and connected outside the classroom.

A revised management agreement for the Excelsior Springs Golf Course received final approval after city officials removed contract language, prompting questions during earlier council discussions. The Excelsior Springs City Council approved a resolution authorizing a services agreement with Orion Management Solutions RG Inc., the company managing operations at the city-owned golf course.

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Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part story about the nonprofit Bridge of Hope and its work supporting women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. Part One focuses on the organization’s mission, services and educational programs, while Part Two will explore its work addressing community health concerns, including testing and education related to sexually transmitted infections.